Murphy, from Milford, Oh., was named the PAC Wrestling Rookie of the Week. He helped lead the Saints to a sixth-place finish at Saturday’s Spartan Mat Classic, which was hosted by Manchester University. Murphy went 5-1 at the event to finish third at 125 pounds. He opened with a 7-1 decision falling by pin (1:09) and would go on to post a 16-1 technical fall win and a 6-4 decision before recording a pin (2:51). Murphy earned a forfeit in the third-place match.

Temple and the women’s basketball team open a two-game homestand on Wednesday (January 17) when they host Saint Vincent College at 5:30 p.m. at the Connor Convocation Center.

Murphy and the wrestling team host Waynesburg University on Friday (January 19) at 5 p.m. in a PAC dual at the Connor Convocation Center.